- Big interview: Oisin Murphy on Roaring Lion and more
- Talking Horses: Chris Cook with all the day’s top tips
- And you can email Tony or tweet him @tonypaley
And they’re off … Maverick Wave and Capri lead with Cracksman who was urged into a prominent place just behind … but drops into fourth and Frankie Dettori pushes him along … No change in the order as they head for home … Cracksman is asked to improve … and he goes well clear with a brilliant display of foot. An easy winner!
Roaring Lion may go to the Breeders’ Cup:
Sheikh Fahad suggesting retirement most likely now for Roaring Lion, but if he does go to the Breeders’ it sounds like a shot at the classic would be the target.
Written by Tony Paley, with Greg Wood (at Ascot)
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/oct/20/champions-day-cracksman-roaring-lion-and-more-at-ascot-live-horse-racing under the title “Champions Day: Cracksman steals show with dominant Ascot win – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
